Enigma Of Nic Jones, The

PAL DVD. After a forced absence from performing of nearly thirty years, Nic Jones’ reappearance on the folk scene in 2011 was rapturously welcomed. In 2013, Nic was named Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. This arguably overdue accolade underlined the esteem in which Nic’s work and place in folk music is held. The journey is charted in this beautiful, award-winning documentary directed by Michael Proudfoot and narrated by Cerys Matthews, with contributions from Nic himself, friends, family, collaborators and musicians inspired by the man and his music. First shown on BBC Four in 2013, this DVD adds full performances of seven pieces of music that briefly appear in the main documentary: The Nic Jones Trio: Master Kilby, Rue The Day, I Only Spoke Portuguese. Eliza Carthy: 10,000 Miles. Blair Dunlop: Canadee-I-O. Pete Coe: Monday Morning, Astley’s Ride/Up and Away. ‘…the photography’s gorgeous, the talking-head interviews are heartfelt and enlightening, and the comeback footage… is tentative but often deeply moving.’ Time Out